It cannot be otherwise.

A somewhat sordid history will be revealed, and his pretense that relations between him and the dead woman ceased three years ago will vanish into thin air.
Believe me, Doris, I am actuated by no motive in this matter other than a desire to further your welfare.

I cannot bear even to think of your name being associated, in ever so small degree, with that of a man who must be hounded out of his own social circle, if no worse fate is in store for him." "Good gracious!" cried Doris, genuinely amazed.

"How do you come to know all this ?" "I listen to the words of those qualified to speak with knowledge and authority.

I have mixed in varied company this past week, wholly on your account.